Regarding the matter of awakening lightning abilities after transformation

“I will return Mr. Zhang’s identification documents after the banquet.” Su Wanxi interrupted him with her slightly parted lips.

"Now that the guests have been introduced, it's our turn." Ignoring Zhang Yizhe, who still wanted to say something, Su Wanxi began to introduce Zhou Li and Qin Kexin in turn...

When their abilities were mentioned, both Xu Bai and Mu Taofang showed a hint of shock.

"Has Miss Su considered joining the A-level special operations team?" To become the leader of a special operations team in a prefecture-level city, an Awakened individual needs to be at least at the B-level. Su Wanxi is far beyond that level, so she can definitely join the A-level special operations team and enjoy higher benefits. Moreover, she is so young, so becoming A+ is not impossible.

"unnecessary."

"Besides, that's not the point we need to discuss..." Su Wanxi said softly, changing the subject and continuing to introduce the remaining team members.

"Qi Bei, twenty-eight years old...blood explosion..."

After the members finished introducing themselves, what remained was basically the general plan for the operation.

"I also have a few words to say about this joint operation." Putting down her wine glass, Su Wanxi's eyes became even sharper. The Awakened Ones sat up straight, knowing that the main event of the banquet was about to begin.

"Since you've come to Lanjiang, you must abide by Lanjiang's rules, which include, but are not limited to, the three basic points of the 'Superpowered Person Management Law'..."

His cool gaze swept over the guests, pausing only briefly on Zhang Yizhe, carrying a subtle warning.

Chapter 91, Section 93: Listening to the meeting is not as good as shipping (couples).

Aside from the "Superpowered Individuals Management Law" which serves as the main body, the management methods for awakened individuals vary across different regions of China.

To avoid disputes within the team, Su Wanxi needed to give them a heads-up beforehand.

"Regarding the source of the rift, the Lanjiang Hermit Branch's methods are relatively gentle. If any of you find a carrier who has not entered the cocooning state, please report it first and do not handle it on your own..." Su Wanxi frowned slightly, her voice serious and deep, completely different from what Gu Cheng usually heard.

"What should we do if it has already entered the cocooning state?" Zhang Yizhe asked, and Xu Bai and Mu Taofang also looked at Su Wanxi immediately.

"...It can be removed, but please make sure it doesn't affect nearby residents." Su Wanxi paused slightly, then pressed her finger to her lips as she continued to explain.

"But that doesn't mean you can exercise your privileges and kill people at will." His bright eyes flickered, and his handsome face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost.

Xu Bai and Mu Taofang's expressions were somewhat stiff, as if they had gleaned something from Su Wanxi's words, while Zhang Yizhe casually crossed his legs.

He cleared a fissure source as soon as he arrived in Lanjiang, and according to today's narrative, he certainly did nothing wrong.

It would have been perfect if he hadn't pretended to be something he'd never done... Zhang Yizhe regretted it more and more the more he thought about it. If he had explained things clearly back then, Miss Gu's feelings for him might have improved.

"Afterwards, professionals will examine the body. If it is not in a cocooned state, the murderer will be handed over to the court for trial."

"I will be there in person... but don't go too far..."

Because some people don't follow the rules, the status of Awakened in China is becoming increasingly awkward, and Su Wanxi doesn't want Lanjiang to become like other places.

Her "gravity manipulation" strength is A, giving her a very high deterrent effect among the awakened group.

......

Su Wanxi's three rules were not difficult to follow: firstly, to properly handle the source of the rift; and secondly, not to leave Lanjiang during the mission.

Finally, and most importantly, the third point is that force must not be used against fellow members of the Hermit Bureau.

After making sure everyone had heard her, Su Wanxi nodded slightly and sat back down in her seat.

"...Next is the specific arrangement for the frequent occurrence period." During this period, cracks will appear frequently and densely, and multiple cracks may be generated at the same time.

They couldn't all enter the same rift as usual, as doing so would result in a shortage of manpower. Furthermore, weak rifts generate much faster than neutral rifts, and a slight mishap could lead to the birth of monsters. At that point, they'd be like fish thrown into the ocean, nowhere to be found.

"My proposed plan is to divide the cracks into three groups, ensuring that each group has the ability to independently resolve cracks of weaker or lesser strength."

“I have worked with Ms. Mu before, so I can assign us to the same group,” Xu Bai said, adjusting his gold-rimmed glasses.

"The combination of B and C+ is sufficient to handle weak cracks, which aligns with Miss Su's assessment." Xu Bai's idea of ​​ensuring support members cooperate effectively minimizes the risk of accidents and coincides with Su Wanxi's.

"Just to be on the safe side, Mr. Zhang will also be placed in your group, with Xu Bai as the group leader." She had carefully reviewed the other party's information; he was composed and meticulous in his actions. If the scandal hadn't broken out six months ago, becoming a team leader shouldn't have been a problem.

"I have no objection." Zhang Yizhe shrugged. He wasn't stupid enough to question why someone with a lower ability level than him would be the team leader.

Doing so would not only humiliate him but also further reduce Su Wanxi and Gu Cheng's goodwill towards him, which would be a losing proposition.

"Zhou Li will be the team leader, and the team members are tentatively set as Qin Kexin and... Qi Bei." Zhou Li has more experience in dealing with cracks than she, the team leader, and she and Qin Kexin work together quite well...

The only variable in the group is Qi Bei, but since Mr. Song is willing to keep him, Su Wanxi will also give him enough trust.

"The last group will be handled by Gu Cheng and me..." Before she could finish speaking, Qin Kexin hugged Zhou Li's arm tightly, and a soft giggle came from her sleeve.

"Is there a problem?" Su Wanxi asked her, her eyes not nearly as stern as before.

"No!" Qin Kexin shook her head like a rattle-drum, her smile quickly tightening.

It was definitely planned... Sister Xi is so dishonest... She was internally screaming like a thousand groundhogs.

......

After the discussion ended, the banquet officially began. Su Wanxi clapped her hands and dismissed the personnel who were on guard at the door.

"I hope the banquet will satisfy you all." A line of waiters filed in, dressed in white suits and thin black ties, each carrying a white plate.

Gu Cheng then realized that she was attending a reception banquet, not a pre-battle briefing.

Su Wanxi: "Cocktail or champagne?"

Gu Cheng: "Do you have lemonade from 1982?"

"...Maybe there will be orange juice from 1982?" Su Wanxi smiled, her gaze towards Gu Cheng somewhat subtle.

"Cough cough..." The latter coughed lightly twice, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Finally, on Su Wanxi's recommendation, Gu Cheng chose Asti as her aperitif.

Unlike the cheap beers I've had before, this pale yellow beer has a refreshing taste, with a flavor reminiscent of lychee and peach mixed together.

"Is it good?"

"Hmm..." Gu Cheng nodded. Asti tasted very sweet, which was indeed the kind of flavor Su Wanxi liked.

After the pre-dinner drinks, the atmosphere at the table was much more relaxed than before... Gu Cheng was attending a French banquet for the first time and didn't know the basic etiquette, so Su Wanxi had to teach her step by step.

"Hold the knife or spoon in your right hand and the fork in your left..."

Is that so?

"Hmm... my fingers are resting here."

Feeling that it was about time, Su Wanxi nodded. If she really wanted to teach him in detail, Gu Cheng wouldn't need to eat this meal.

From the moment she started helping the girls with their scarves, Qin Kexin had been watching them closely, a smile playing on her lips as her fork clattered on her plate.

Zhou Li patted the other person's shoulder helplessly, finally pulling Qin Kexin out of her erotic fantasy.

"Oh... time to eat!"

Tuna salad, creamy beef and tomato soup...

Since it is a French-style banquet, the order of serving dishes must be strictly followed, starting with soup, fish, jelly, and appetizers, followed by barbecue, salad, dessert, and coffee.

Gu Cheng tried almost every dish, but they weren't as delicious as she had imagined.

"How is it?" Seeing the girl put down her knife and fork, Su Wanxi handed her a cup of hot coffee and whispered in her ear.

"It's not bad, but not as delicious as I expected." Gu Cheng had seen others enjoy Western food on TV before, and the solemnity of it made her, a minor at the time, yearn for it. But now, she only felt that it was just average and not nearly as delicious as Zhou Ji's home-cooked meals.

"Maybe he just doesn't like Western food..." Gu Cheng thought.

"Although Xinsheng is a five-star hotel, it doesn't specialize in Western food... I'll take you to a professional Western restaurant another day."

Chapter 92, Section 94: Dressed Up for Me Alone

A piece of cheese, a glass of red wine... Qi Bei leaned back in his dining chair, his index and middle fingers supporting the stemmed glass.

A clear and bright crystal chandelier hangs on the ceiling, its surface smooth and flat, its orange light refracting into clear spots of light.

Gently shake it, and the blood-red liquid churns and ripples on the glass, shimmering with an alluring luster.

Producteur Comande is renowned for its complex and powerful aroma and smooth and balanced taste. This is not the first time Qi Bei has tasted it. He had the opportunity to try a glass when he was working under Zhan Taiyi.

This type of red wine, produced in the Haut-Médoc region, is not commonly found in China. The mild maritime climate contributes to the superior quality of its raw materials—almost every grape undergoes rigorous selection to ensure sufficient ripeness.

"Touch the cup with your fingertips when you drink..." Qi Bei turned his head and found a man wearing a pink and white T-shirt standing next to him.

He was holding a wine glass just like everyone else, except that he was holding the stem of the glass with his fingers instead of the bowl.

"Mr. Zhou." Qi Bei raised his glass and offered a symbolic toast.

"Thank you," Zhou Li replied, taking a small sip of his drink.

"It tastes good, but I prefer Manhattan."

Manhattan... Back in the jazz bar, Zhou Li had asked him if he wanted a Manhattan, and it was on that very night that he tricked him.

"...You still remember."

“Of course, your escape skills are truly astonishing.” Zhou Li placed his wine glass on the table and stood there upright.

"Aren't you going to keep her company?" Qi Bei took another sip, the strong, slightly bitter sweetness spreading in his mouth. He tilted his head and looked at the girl in the distance, who was also wearing a pink and white T-shirt.

Qin Kexin held a spoon and carefully licked the vanilla smoothie.

“No need, she has other things to worry about.” Qin Kexin scooped up another spoonful, her dark, moist eyes fixed on Gu Cheng.

"..." Qi Bei chuckled and cut open the foie gras steak in front of him.

"...If you encounter any problems, I will try my best to help."

The hand holding the knife paused slightly, but quickly resumed its movement.

"Thank you," Qi Bei replied.

......

Compared to everyone else present, Zhang Yizhe's manner of enjoying Western food was most akin to that of a European aristocrat.

He followed almost every step with professional court etiquette, from folding the napkin to placing the knife and fork, and even the way he cut the steak from the outside in...

This situation lasted for about ten minutes before it stopped—he realized that none of the ladies at the banquet were looking at him.

"What a waste of my feelings..." Zhang Yizhe chewed his steak helplessly, feeling utterly frustrated.